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World History
Chapter 3 Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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subcontinent | large landmass that juts out from continent. |
plateau | raised area of level land. |
monsoon | seasonal wind. |
veneration | special regard. |
caste | social group. |
brahman | single spiritual power. |
mystic | person dedicating life to find truth. |
rajah | war leader of tribe. |
loess | fine windblown yellow soil |
clan | families with common ancestor |
oracle bone | old example of chinese twitting |
dynastic cycle | rise and fall of dynasties |
feudalism | local lords ruled land |
calligraphy | beutiful writing |